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He was a great president and a great man - though not for the virtues commonly ascribed to him. (Different debate.)

In the run-up to the election, he was not regarded as a great candidate. By representing the new Republican Party, he was bound to win, as the opposition parties had split into factions. At the time, he was classed as a compromise candidate.

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